All-boys Catholic school calls decision 'difficult but necessary' in note to parents

Toronto police have arrested a seventh St. Michael's College School student after launching an investigation into alleged assaults and sexual assaults that took place at the private school. (Paul Smith/CBC)

A prestigious Toronto private school rocked by allegations of assault and sexual assault by students has cancelled several sports programs.

In a note to parents Wednesday afternoon, St. Michael's College School says that in light of the recent scandal, it made "the difficult but necessary decision" to cancel the basketball program this year and two football programs next year.